Designs: overview of the European reform as of 1 July 2026
In 2024, the European Union launched a reform that thoroughly modernizes design law. Its implementation will enter its second...
by François-Adrien CHAGNOLLAUD, on 01 July 2026
Category Archives: Analyses
The use of “No” to designate the island of Noirmoutier does not constitute infringement
The decision rendered by the Paris Judicial Court on 19 February is noteworthy as it addresses various issues, namely...
by Mathilde ESCUDIER, on 16 June 2026
The territorial scope of UPC decisions tested against national law: the example of the case IMC Créations v. Mul-T-Lock
Since it began operating, the Unified Patent Court (UPC) has been engaged in a dynamic of asserting its jurisdiction,...
by Michaël AFONSO, on 20 May 2026
Decisions G1/24 and T0439/22: gather these insights for claim interpretation
by Aurélien BARETY, on 07 April 2026
Patents: lessons from an appeal on pposition proceedings (part 2/2)
On 4 July 2025, the Paris Court of Appeal ruled on an appeal against a decision rendered by the...
on 24 March 2026
Patents: lessons from an appeal on opposition (part 1/2)
The Paris Court of Appeal ruled on 4 July 2025 on an appeal against a decision of the French...
on 10 March 2026
European Union: Regulation (EU) No 2025/2645 on compulsory licensing has entered into force
by François-Adrien CHAGNOLLAUD, on 17 February 2026